MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear grab handle bracket cracked (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front brake fluid level on lower mark
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front brake line not secure
Rear brake line not secure
engine revs excessively high
Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess chain and sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain tight>wheel rotation poor (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable throttle grip slightly worn and split (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear tyre cracked between tread pattern
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
rear tyre cracked between tread blocks
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
main stand bent and defective
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
main stand bent and defective
Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
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AR51 XCJ is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AR51 XCJ is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 February 2002.
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